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Technical Director - Geotechnical Design

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada+2 moreMore locations: Laval, QC, Canada | Brossard, QC, Canada
RemoteIdeally based in Quebec, particularly Montreal.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; relevant graduate degrees are preferred.
  • More than 20 years of substantial geotechnical engineering experience related to geotechnical design, dams, tailings storage facilities, foundation design, seismic engineering, and geostructural design, ideally in a consulting environment.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec; recognition as an engineer in other Canadian provinces and the United States is an advantage.
  • An established industry profile through participation in professional and academic associations and scientific publications.
  • Detailed knowledge of the design of a wide range of dam types, including embankment, tailings, and concrete dams, as well as other major structures.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French, for regular oral and written interaction with internal and external clients and Canadian or global teams.
  • Ability to develop a team and provide mentorship to junior staff.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant Canadian and international standards, industry guidelines, and current industry practices.
  • An ASP Construction card.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Develop proposals for selecting exploration well locations by overseeing geological and geophysical modeling and leading the data interpretation process.
  • Provide authoritative technical leadership for the design, documentation, and reporting of selected geotechnical projects.
  • Lead dam design, including foundations, embankment dam stability, hydraulic analyses, liquefaction analyses, seismic deformation analyses, deposition planning, and groundwater analyses.
  • Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams for planning, field investigations, feasibility studies, and detailed design activities.
  • Define and lead geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
  • Contribute to the group's technical development by planning, managing, and delivering research and development projects, preparing papers, and increasing GHD's presence at industry technical events and conferences.
  • Propose innovative technical solutions to clients while integrating the company's services and expertise within a sustainable development context.
  • Manage key aspects of the data management system, including developing or operating core system components.
  • Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to more experienced colleagues.
  • Support the geotechnical risk management strategy for GHD and its clients.
  • Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify potential impacts on the business.
  • Guide large-scale exploration planning activities across multiple complex projects.
  • Participate in dam safety inspections and dam safety risk assessments.
  • Develop or provide plans for significant aspects of research programs with support from senior colleagues.
  • Lead small teams in preparing peer-reviewed publications and presentations for industry conferences.
  • Develop policies and processes, create best practices, establish case studies, and organize internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Manage important client relationships with guidance from more experienced colleagues or oversee relationship management for a group of more transactional clients.
  • Develop national and international client and internal relationships, including relationships with business group managers, client relationship managers, market leaders, service-line leaders, and other key personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant graduate degrees.
  • Recognition of the engineering designation in other Canadian provinces and the United States.

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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May 21st, 2026
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